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MY
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Mason Family History
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John Marson was probably born in or near
Fredrick, Virginia about 1650. The ability
to exist in mid 17th century in America was very brutal and the
requirement to maintain anything but the most basic records was nearly
nonexistent. Therefore, we don’t know very much about him and nothing about
whom he married. His final Will and Testament
written in 1726 indicates some or all of his remaining children. His will states he was, "aged in
years" thus speculating that perhaps, in those days, he might have lived
to a ripe old age of 70? His Will
lists these children as his heirs: James, John, Mary- wife of Simon Bosard,
Sara – wife of John French. John
Marson did purchase property from a Thomas Olive and according to Sign
Posts, Place Names in History of Burlington County, NJ by Henry H Bisbee:
"Masons Creek is one of the earliest English-named streams in Burlington
County. It was named in 1687 after John MARSON, who purchased one-hundred
acres from Thomas Olive in 1689. ..." Mary
Marson or Mason appears to have been born in Virginia abt 1695. It may have been that John Marson picked
up his family and emigrated to New Jersey in the mid 1680’s or earlier. We do know that Mary married Simon Bozorth
abt 1712 in Evesham Township and had some 9 children over the next 24 years. The wills & inventories of John
Marson, Simon Bozorth, and Mary Bishop Bozorth (daughter-in-law of Simon
& Mary) all provide a bit more color to the picture of these ancestors in
the very early years of this country. |
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Mason |
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Origins of the Surname*
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MASON 1. English and Scottish: occupational name for a stonemason,
Middle English, Old French mas(s)on. Compare Machen.
Stonemasonry was a hugely important craft in the Middle Ages. 2. Italian (Veneto): from a short form of Masone.
3. French: from a regional variant of maison ‘house’. Origins English, French, Italian
Spelling variations include: Mason, Masson and others. First found in Kent on the Isle of Thanet where they were
seated from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of
Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle
of Hastings in 1066 A.D. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its
variants were: Anne Mason who settled in Virginia in 1635; also: Charles in
1637; Edward in 1648; Francis in 1613; Henry in 1646; John in 1622; Marmaduke
in 1774; Mary in 1623. Motto: Dum spero spero Motto
Translated: While I have breath I have hope. Crest: A mermaid with comb and
glass proper. Coat of Arms: Gold
with a blue lion rampant. MARSON 1. English: variant of the habitational name Marston.
The two forms seem to have been used interchangeably. 2. French: habitational name from places so called in Marne and
Meuse, or from Marçon in Sarthe. Origins English Spelling variations include: Marston, Marsden, Marson and
others. First found in Leicestershire where they were seated from
early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken
by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their
subjects. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants
were: John and William Marston settled in Salem in 1630; Thomas and Mrs
Marsden and children settled in Boston in 1769. Crest: A greyhound. Coat
of Arms: Black with a silver fess between three silver fleur de
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*Although the
Domesday Book compiled by William the Conqueror required surnames, the use of
them in the British Isles did not become fixed until the time period between
1250 and 1450. The broad range of ethnic
and linguistic roots for British surnames reflects the history of Britain as
an oft-invaded land. These roots include, but are not limited to, Old
English, Middle English, Old French, Old Norse, Irish, Gaelic, Celtic,
Pictish, Welsh, Gaulish, Germanic, Latin, Greek and Hebrew. Throughout the British Isles, there are
basically five types of native surnames. Some surnames were derived from a
man's occupation (Carpenter, Taylor, Brewer, Mason), a practice that was
commonplace by the end of the 14th century.
Place names reflected a location of residence and were also commonly
used (Hill, Brook, Forrest, Dale) as a basis for the surname, for reasons
that can be easily understood.
Nicknames that stuck also became surnames. About one-third of all US surnames in the United States are
Patronymic in origin, and identified the first bearer of the name by his
father (or grandfather in the case of some Irish names). Acquired ornamental names were simply made
up, and had no specific reflection on the first who bore the name. They
simply sounded nice, or were made up as a means of identification, generally
much later than most surnames were adopted. Source: http://www.obcgs.com/LASTNAMES.htm * Many German names have their roots in the Germanic middle ages. The process of forming family names began around the year 1100 and extended through 1600. All social classes and demographic strata aided in the development of names. First Names (Rufnamen) identified specific persons. Over time the first name began to be applied to the bearer's whole family. At first through verbal usage, family names (Familiennamen) were later fixed through writing. Until the 17th century, first names played a more important role. The earliest family names derived from the first name of the first bearer (Patronym). Later names derived from the place of dwelling and location of the homestead. If a person of family migrated from one place to another they were identified by the place they came from. Of more recent origin are names derived from the vocation of profession of the first bearer. These names comprise the largest group and the most easily recognizable, for they tell what the first bearer did for a living. Another group are names derived from a physical or other characteristic of the first bearer. Finally, there are names that tell you the state or region a first bearer and his family came from; the age old division in tribes and regions (low German, middle German and upper German) is often reflected in names. |
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Mason Variations of
the Surname
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The
complexity of researching records is compounded by the fact that in many cases
an ancestors surname may have been misspelled. This is especially true when searching census documents. |
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The Soundex
system was developed in an effort to assist with identifying spelling variations
for a given surname. Soundex is a method of indexing names in the 1880, 1900,
1910, and 1920 US Census, and can aid genealogists in their research. Soundex Code for Mason = M250
Other surnames sharing
this Soundex Code: Soundex Code for Marson = M625
Other surnames sharing
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Source: Surname Resources at ROOTSWEB |
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Searching
for more Information about this and other surnames? Then
take a look at our: |
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Mason Direct Ancestors
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Additional
information about my DIRECT ANCESTORS and
their families
may be reviewed by clicking on the name LINK(s)
below. |
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NAME |
BIRTH / DEATH / LOCATIONS |
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b. abt1650 near
Fredrick, VA. m. abt 1675 prob.
in VA. d. abt 1726
Evesham Twp, Burlington Co., NJ. |
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b.
abt 1695 in VA. m.
Simon Bozorth abt. 1712 in Evesham Twp., Burlington Co., NJ. d.
abt 1749 in Evesham Twp., Burlington Co., NJ. |
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The following LINK will
take you to a complete listing of individuals in my database with this surname. |
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Free
Genealogy Surname Search
Help from Google |
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This free
genealogy site to help you get the best genealogy searches from Google™ by using your family tree, for your research. It will create a series of different
searches using tips or "tricks" that |
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improve your results. The different searches will give you many different
ways of using Google and the Internet to find ancestry information about this
or any other Surname. |
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Mason Family Location Information
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Researching the locations
where my ancestors lived has provided me with valuable evidence needed to
fill-in the gaps in my family trees. It
has also led me to many interesting facts that enhance the overall picture of
each family group. The names of
states and counties on the following list were derived from the known places
where the persons in the “Direct Ancestors” list (see above) were born,
married, and/or died. |
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COUNTRY |
STATE |
COUNTY / SUBDIVISION |
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UNITED STATES |
New Jersey |
Burlington County |
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Virginia |
Fredrick |
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Use this LINK to find out more
about the locations listed above. |
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Mason Source Documents
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The documents and
headstones contained within the “Source Documents Archives” have been located
during my research of this family, and used as evidence to prove many of the facts contained within the database
of this family’s record. Most
of these documents can be considered as primary or secondary evidence. Primary evidence is
usually defined as the best available to prove the fact in question, usually
in an original document or record. Secondary
evidence is in essence all that evidence which is inferior in its
origin to primary evidence. That does not mean secondary evidence is always
in error, but there is a greater chance of error. Examples of this type of evidence would be a copy of an original
record, or oral testimony of a record’s contents. Published genealogies and family histories are also secondary
evidence. Classifying evidence as either primary or
secondary does not tell anything about its accuracy or ultimate value. This is especially true of secondary
evidence. Thus it is always a good
idea to ask the following questions: (1) How far removed from the original is
it, (when it is a copy)?; (2) What
was the reason for the creation of the source which contains this evidence?; and
(3) Who was responsible for creating this secondary evidence and what
interest did they have in its accuracy? SOURCE:
Greenwood, Val D., The Researcher’s Guide to American Genealogy, 2nd
edition, Genealogical Publishing Co.,
Baltimore, MD 21202, 1990, pgs. 62-63 You
are welcome to download any of the documents contained within this archive. Should you encounter a problem obtaining a
copy you may get in touch with us via the contact information found at the
end of this page. |
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Use the following LINK to
view the source documents pertaining to this family. |
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Mason Website Resources
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The
Google search engine and following websites may provide you with additional information
to assist with your research about persons with this surname. |
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Mason Surname Resource Center; Marson Surname Resource Center |
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Search
these sites for this surname or any of its varients:
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Additional Sites That We Recommend |
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Linkpendium Surnames - Web sites,
obituaries, biographies, and other material specific to a surname. Surname
Finder | Free Ancestry Search Resource - online since 1998, providing easy access to free and commercial
resources for 1,731,359 surnames. On each surname specific "finder"
page, you can search a variety of online databases all pre-programmed with
your surname. Cyndi's List - Surnames, Family Associations & Family Newsletters
Index - Sites or resources dedicated to
specific, individual family surnames. Free Genealogy Search Help for Google - This free genealogy site will help you
use Google™ for your research. It will create a series of different searches
using tips or "tricks" that will likely improve your results. The
different searches will give you many different ways of using Google to find
ancestry information on the Internet. FamilySearch.org
- Family History and Genealogy Records - The largest collection of free family
history, family tree and genealogy records in the world. Top Genealogical Websites - These mighty roots resources compiled by
“Family Tree Magazine”, will give you the power to bust through research
brick walls and find answers about your ancestors—all from your home
computer. SurnameDB
Free database of surname meanings - This site SurnameDB.Com contains a large FREE to access
database (almost 50,000 surnames) on the history and meaning of family last
names. |
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Family Images Gallery
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During my research I have collected images
and photographs that are of general interest to a particular family. Some of them are presented on this website
because I believe they tend to provide the reader with additional information
which may aid in the understanding of our ancestors past lives. If
you have any photographs or other images relating to this ancestral family we would
greatly appreciate hearing from you. |
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Use the following LINK to ascertain whether we have any images that
pertain to this family. |
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Contact
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Pony Express: Tom |
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Pony Express: Tom |
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